Carter started his career at Rutgers, where he played two years, and then transferred to Florida after the 2012-13 season. He sat out most of the 2013-14 season (he was cleared for immediate action) and was given credit for a medical redshirt. Averaged 8.8 points in 28 games last year, including 17 starts, and will be a fifth-year senior next season after graduating in May.